Preventing Winter Water Damage

11/2/2019 (Permalink)

Water damage to your home isn’t something that only occurs in the spring. During the colder months, snow melts and turns into water- which can turn into costly damage to your home. SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties is faster to any size disaster and we offer 24-hour emergency services. However, by following these tips you can save yourself a lot of time and money by avoiding the problem altogether:

• Protect your pipes- Flooding from frozen burst pipes is an expensive fix, and fairly simple to avoid. Check your plumbing for corrosion and wrap insulation sleeves around pipes in unheated/outdoor areas. If the temperature is going to dip below freezing, keep your water dripping in all faucets.
• Drainage from the roof- Heavy snowfall can damage your roof, especially if it’s flat. Icicles can potentially tear your gutters and roof shingles off. Hire someone to clear your roof if there is a heavy snowfall. Be sure to insulate your attic floor and keep the attic itself cool and well-ventilated.
• Basement water damage- Basements are ground zero, being the ideal spot for potential water damage. If you store a lot of things in your basement, keep them off the floor by storing them on skids. Keep an eye on your hot water tank as well, the lifespan of one is about 10 years.

Should you fall victim to winter water damage, have no fear. Give SERVPRO of Henry and Randolph Counties a call and we’ll make it, “Like it never even happened.”